Chelsea

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General Info
Population5,205
Center Elevation935 ft(285 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$397,228
Median Rent
N/A
Median Income$71,379
Climate & Risks
Days with 5+ Hours of Sun270 days/yr
Avg. High59°F
Avg. Low43°F
Comfort Score46/100Mixed
Temp Swing49°F
Annual Precipitation35"(89 cm)
Annual Snowfall33"(84 cm)
Air Quality
Typical: 402024 modeled avg · 4 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Safety Score80 / 100
School Rating9.4/10
Flood Risk (FEMA)
minimalMinimal Risk
Central Tract Wildfire Risk
minimalMinimal
Demographics
Median Age50.1 years
College Educated49%
Remote Workers16%
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Local Nature & Reserves
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